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ZIP Code 28577

Carteret, North Carolina

FIPS 28577

Juniper

ZIP Code 28577 is in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$540,300

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.7

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

318

Median Age

57.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$540,300

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$2,800

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.6

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,040

Higher than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

48.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

34.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.7

Higher than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.23

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 28577: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28577?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28577 is $540,300, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28577?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28577 is $2,800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28577 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28577 cost about 5.6× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28577?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28577 is $1,040 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28577?
ZIP Code 28577 averages 66.6°F year-round, summer highs near 91.4°F, winter lows around 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28577 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28577's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.7 (higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.23 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →